Women are more likely than men to be first-time homebuyers in the next two years, according to a new RBC poll.

Across North America, Mother’s Day is widely celebrated. Families pay tribute to women’s contributions to the family with a nice meal, flowers, jewelry, clothing, even electronics. The National Retailers’ Federation estimates that over $16 billion was …

“Mom I need a snack”, “Mom when is dinner going to be ready?”, “Mom (insert siblings name here) is bugging me”. These are the outside noises that are constantly being yelled, shouted, screamed and bellowed every single day. …

(The following is from my colleague Angella MacEwen.) The only mention of either men or women in the 400-odd page 2012 Budget Implementation Bill is with regards to the appropriate use of donated sperm and ova. In analysis and discussions of the proposed omnibus bill, differential impacts for women, Aboriginals, racialized persons, newcomers, and *the [...]

That time Toronto police shut down professional matchmaker Nelle Brooke Stull.

In January of 1936, Mrs. Nelle Brooke Stull came to Toronto with a rich Texan businessman, in the apparent hopes of finding him a bride. A week later, she found herself in police custody, awaiting trial for conspiracy to commit fraud. Nelle Brooke Stull’s professional career began in Elyria, Ohio, some time in the early [...]

Simon Fraser students debate gender-exclusive spaces

… the “human life” thing? Yes, I’m pro-life.   Yes, I have argued here in the past there is a need to open up a debate — not necessarily on banning the abortion procedure but how far along a pregnancy is before restricti…

But perhaps not the way you’d expect

Via Ryan Grim (ICYMI): Apparently Ann Romney forgot to mention to Willard that moms who don’t work outside the home do THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN THE WORLD!!!1 and already have ample dignity, thankyouverymuchyousupersexistsoand… oh, wait — Mittens meant those moms — y’know, the ones who can’t afford dignity. Sorry. They gotsta earn their Caddies (if not teh [...]

Today’s interviews focus on foreign intervention in Syria and the federal budget’s impact on Women.
(1:10-6:52) HEADLINES(6:52-13:25) Around the Left – Activities and events of interest across Canada.(13:35-29:45) Steven Lendman – Broadcaster/writer St…

It looks like there’s a gender gap in depression

Regarding the current falling out of DJ with PB:There are trends on the interwebs and in the blogosphere which haven’t made me all that happy. I’m not in favour of the tendency towards creating isolated opinion silos. I want there to be places where …

Gee, I can’t imagine why the gender gap between the Democratic Party and the GOP has widened into a yawning chasm: HUNT: Let me ask you this. The Democrats of course say you are waging, the GOP is waging a war on women. I know you don’t agree with that, but looking at the polls, [...]

The abortion debate will be polarized no matter what, and if the politicians like Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth don’t ensure that, the media will. On March 14 Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth talked with reporters about his private members&…

Dear Readers: What scares me about this article is that if she looks this good in person, I wouldn’t give a damn if she used to have a dick or not!! (Matter of fact, I’m not sure I would even care if she STILL had a dick!) —————————————————————— The national director of Miss Universe Canada [...]

It’s been 70 years since a major party leader had a beard, over 110 years since an opposition leader had one. A century ago facial hair used to be quite common, in Parliament and out. The NDPs selection of the bearded Thomas Mulcair as Leader ma…

Regina prof’s revelation highlights students in the sex trade

Blogging has been light of late, although I’ve been keeping very active in Liberal events, obviously. In particular, in the last couple of weeks I’ve been to events involving the Young Liberals, the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission, and…

You know it, I know it, everybody knows it. Women are not only getting more and more educated, they also represent the majority of university students, both in undergraduate and in Master’s programs. In the coming years, your doctor is very likely to b…

IWD is an important day for feminists around the world. We take a look at how it started in the early part of the last century and what it means today. Pat Davitt is a long-time feminist, founding member of the Vancouver Women’s Caucus and a member of …